Can you list some of the most important 20th century novels and briefly explain their significance?

Sure. 'Les Misérables' by Victor Hugo. It's important because it shows the harshness of 19th - century French society, with themes of poverty, justice, and redemption. Jean Valjean's journey from a convict to a redeemed man is a powerful narrative. Another is 'Middlemarch' by George Eliot. It offers a detailed look at the lives of the people in a provincial English town, exploring themes of marriage, politics, and the role of women in society.

In terms of plot, 19th - century novels often had a clear - cut goal for the characters, like finding love or achieving social status. 20th - century novels sometimes had more ambiguous or open - ended plots, leaving the reader to draw their own conclusions.

There are several features. First, complex characters with deep personalities. Second, detailed descriptions of society. Third, long and often convoluted plots. Fourth, the presence of omniscient narrators. Fifth, a sense of realism. Sixth, serialization in publication. And seventh, exploration of class differences.

Sure. Moral themes, complex language, and convoluted plots.

There's 'Light in August' by William Faulkner. It deals with themes of race, identity, and the South's complex social fabric. Faulkner's use of stream - of - consciousness and his in - depth character studies make it a great work. 'The Naked and the Dead' by Norman Mailer is an important war novel. It realistically portrays the experiences of soldiers in World War II. And 'Their Eyes Were Watching God' by Zora Neale Hurston, which is a beautiful exploration of a black woman's journey to self - discovery and love in the South.

Experimentation with form such as stream - of - consciousness in Joyce's 'Ulysses' and a focus on social and political issues like Orwell's '1984'.

Experimental writing styles were common, like the use of stream - of - consciousness. It gives readers direct access to characters' unfiltered thoughts.

Some of the most important 19th - century novels include 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen. It's a classic that explores themes of love, marriage, and social class in a witty and engaging way. Another is 'Moby - Dick' by Herman Melville, which is a complex and profound exploration of man's struggle against nature and his own obsessions.

I'd say 'Pride and Prejudice' which influenced European lit, 'War and Peace' which had a big impact, and 'The Catcher in the Rye' which was influenced by European trends.

Often had moral or social messages, as seen in Dickens' works which critiqued society.